American Friends Of Mldi

Organization Overview

American Friends Of Mldi is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of Mldi is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Friends Of Mldi generated $220.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $360.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MLDI SUPPORTS FREE SPEECH RIGHTS GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR LEGAL DEFENSE OF JOURNALISTS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL LAWYERS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE BY INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS, RESEARCH, AND OTHER SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MLDI PROVIDED A GRANT OF $357,000 TO MEDIA LAW DEFENSE INITIATIVE, A UK BASED CHARITY TO SUPPORT ITS WORK PROVIDING PRO BONO LEGAL SUPPORT TO JOURNALISTS UNDER THREAT IN EUROPE, AFRICA AND ASIA. THE GRANT ALLOWS MEDIA LEGAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JOURNALISTS TO HIRE LOCAL LAWYERS,SUPPORT RESEARCH,STAFF LAWYERS,AND TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Heller
President/board Member ,
$0
Victor Kovner
Board Member
$0
Aryeh Neier
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$220,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$220,000
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $220,000

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that American Friends Of Mldi has recieved totaling $388,300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Russell Berrie Foundation

Teaneck, NJ

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE

$100,000
David Berg Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES

$65,000
David Berg Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES

$65,000
Isaac Ziering Foundation Inc

Greenwich, CT

PURPOSE: ISREAL DEVELOPMENT

$50,000
Laszlo N Tauber Family Foundation Inc

North Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: JEWISH CHARITIES

$30,000
$30,000
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